Anatomy Dissection and Laboratory Assistant

PRIMARY DETAIL

Seeking an Anatomy Dissection and Laboratory Assistant to support the delivery of anatomy teaching for approximately 2600 anatomy students across MQ University- Salary Package: From $76,654 to $82,617 (HEW level 4) plus annual leave loading and 17% employer’s superannuation- Appointment Type: Full-time, continuing with flexible working conditions- Location: Macquarie University (Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde)

The Role

We are seeking an Anatomy Dissection and Laboratory Assistant to support the organisation and delivery of anatomy teaching for approximately 2600 anatomy students across four Anatomy labs for the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences and wider University.

Reporting to the Anatomy Laboratory Manager, this role undertakes dissection of new human cadaveric specimens, including more complex specimens, conducts maintenance and restoration of current specimens and assists with tissue management including annual auditing, tagging, maintaining the register, chemical storage, and laboratory maintenance. Working with the Anatomy Laboratory Manager and Technical and Operations Officer, this role liaises with academic and professional staff to provide support for anatomy laboratory classes and assist teaching staff with the delivery of requirements for anatomy practical teaching and assessment tasks.

About You

You will have experience in human anatomy and dissection, including complex dissections, and a demonstrated experience working in a laboratory and understanding of workplace health & safety requirements. Your excellent communication skills and proven ability to work in a team will ensure your success in this role.

About Us

The Faculty of Medicine, Health, and Human Sciences (FMHHS) is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking and challenging what’s possible to solve some of the big issues of our time, both nationally and on a global scale.

The Faculty’s current education suite includes courses in clinical science, physiotherapy, medicine and public health, psychology, cognitive sciences, linguistics, audiology, and speech pathology. The Faculty forms part of MQ Health, an integrated academic health sciences enterprise that incorporates Macquarie University Hospital and primary and speciality clinics. We have active research programs in mental health across the lifespan, neurosciences, health systems and patient safety research, cancer medicine, and clinical sciences, amongst others.

We foster a values-based culture of innovation and creativity to achieve excellence in teaching and to enhance the research performance of the University. We invest in developing the careers and well-being of our students and staff and expect all our leaders to live our values of Caring, Integrity, Teamwork, Ambition, Innovation, and Engagement.

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

To Apply

Essential-
- Experience in human anatomy and dissection, including complex dissections.- Demonstrated experience working in a laboratory and the related workplace health & safety requirements.- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.- Ability to prioritise projects effectively organise work and manage time.- Intermediate computer skills including word processing, image processing and database programs.

Desirable- Working knowledge of the NSW Anatomy Act 1977, NSW Tissue Act 1986 and, other relevant Regulations, Acts and Instruments.- Experience supervising students.- Current First Aid certification
- Please note that this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights_

Applications Close: Sunday 19 Janurary 2025 at 11:59 PM AEDT

Applications Close:
19/01/2025 11:59 PM

Diversity and Inclusion
- Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.
- We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion.
- Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University.